Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Specialty Equipment Market Association.•Diamond Bar, CA

74d•$30 - $35

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist directly to the Accounting Director, the Senior AP Specialist will be a key member in the Finance Department and will assume a strategic and support role in the overall development and growth of the department and organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
3+ years of accounts payable experience
Thorough knowledge of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management
Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP AP system and 1099 filing preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Must possess the ability to work independently
Must possess exceptional team building and people skills
Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and time-manage effectively for self and others

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP AP system and 1099 filing preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices into the accounting system.
Month-end closing: reconcile and close Accounts Payable at month-end. Upload AP Aging report to the Accounting Share folder.
Review department Accounts Payable procedures and make recommendations to the Accounting Director for improvements. Optimize Accounts Payable process.
Process employee expense reports, including verification of receipts and coding.
Prepares batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.
Ensure all accounts payable policies and procedures are adhered to including travel and related expenses, vendor approval and invoice processing.
Manage vendor relations and build effective partnerships.
Assist in preparing and filing 1099’s at year end.
Assist team with gathering support for all audits, including pulling documentation.
Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
Perform any other special duties, projects or analyses as needed, including assisting with General Ledger month end close.